GRE Word List
AVOCATION
a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
The meaning of the word avocation is a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disinter | to take out of the grave or tomb |
| vindictive | disposed to seek revenge : vengeful |
| discursive | moving from topic to topic without order : rambling |
| rejoinder | the defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication |
| outrage | an act of violence or brutality |
| responsiveness | giving response : constituting a response : answering |
| dominant | commanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others |
| whittle | a large knife |
| reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |
| supplant | to supersede (another) especially by force or treachery |